TEMPT ($101) – At the request of its rider the gelding
underwent a veterinary examination at the barriers and was found to be lame in
the near fore and declared a late withdrawal at 2.51pm by order of the
Stewards. All winnings bets placed prior to 2.51pm were subject to the
following deductions –

BO ZEPHYR 0c win 1c place

DESXIRI 1c place

MARY’S RED
ROSE 2c place

When
interviewed trainer C Conron explained that he had no concerns with the gelding
leading into the event and was advised that he must present a veterinary
clearance prior to racing again. Trainer
subsequently reported that the gelding would now be retired.

BO ZEPHYR (R Oakford) – Crowded between runners
at the start.

DUTTON BAY (J Lyon) – Bumped at the start.

MARY’S RED ROSE (M Hagley) – Raced wide throughout.

Race 2: 0-76 1200m

Stewards
interviewed trainer C Pollard in regards to the riding instructions he intended
to issue bearing in mind his stable had multiple runners in the event.

KAPTAN APOLLO (B Davis) – Raced without cover in
running.

CHARIOT OF GOLD (P Shiers) – Eased passing the 700m.

ZOCALOS (J Lyon) – Reared at the start.

BRIDGY FLYER (S Ridler) – Failed to muster early
speed. Rider reported that his mount resented the kickback in the early and middle
stages but when taken to the outside of the field made up ground in the
straight.

Race 3: Benchmark 54 1200m

Stewards
interviewed trainer B Richard in regards to the riding instructions he intended
to issue bearing in mind his stable had multiple runners in the event.

DARK WHIRLWIND (S Ridler) – When questioned
regarding the unplaced performance rider advised that racing in a customary
forward position his mount was under pressure leaving the 600m and yielded
ground from thereon. Rider expressed that in his opinion the gelding may not
have appreciated having its 4th start in 28 days. A post race
veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities and trainer S Clare advised
that gelding will now have a let up.

EMPTYYAPOCKETS (V Arnott) – Slow into stride. Rider
reported that her mount felt uncomfortable in running and failed to race
competitively. As a post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any
abnormalities trainer P Cole was advised that the mare must barrier trial to
the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again. Trainer further
advised that the mare would now be retired.

Race 5: 0-64 1600m

Stewards
interviewed trainer C Pollard in regards to the riding instructions he intended
to issue bearing in mind his stable had multiple runners in the event.

I AM THE FOX (J Lyon) – Bumped shortly after the
start.

REAL GANADOR (P Shiers) – Bumped shortly after the
start. Raced in restricted room racing into the first turn.

ALPHA MATE (W Davis) – Stood flat footed at the
start and lost several lengths. A warning is now placed on the gelding in
this regard.